You are dispatched to a residence where a three-year-old boy presents with a fever. His parents state that he has had diarrhea and vomiting for two days. The patient has not eaten in 24 hours. To BEST assess his peripheral perfusion status, you should evaluate:
A) fingertip sensation.
B) respiratory rate.
C) blood pressure.
D) capillary refill.
D
You might also like to view...
Which criteria for hysterectomy is applicable when coding a vaginal procedure but not when coding a laparoscopic procedure?
A) anatomic approach B) associated structures removed C) extent D) weight of uterus
Which of the following is NOT a component of the primary assessment?
A) Assessing the airway B) Obtaining a SAMPLE history C) Making a decision on transport priority D) Forming a general impression
For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and list the appropriate V code for the diagnostic statements given
Aftercare for healing pathologic fracture of the tibia
Calculate the flow rate at which you will program the electronic infusion regulator for these IV orders. Ordered: 400 mL NS over 3 hrFlow rate: __________ mL / hr
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).